Peanut Free Basil-Avocado Cucumber Bites
Cool, crisp cucumber rounds topped with a vibrant green spread — these little bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even finish arranging them. The star of the show is a silky basil-avocado blend blitzed together with garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and warm hints of turmeric and ginger, which give it a subtle depth that goes way beyond basic guacamole. Everything comes together in a food processor in under a minute, making this one of the easiest crowd-pleasers you can pull off with almost no effort. Store-bought dips and spreads can be a minefield of shared equipment and unclear labeling, so blending your own from whole, recognizable ingredients is a genuinely smart move. Each component here is straightforward and naturally free from the cross-contact concerns that come with packaged snack foods. Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil and you've got something that looks like it came from a catering spread but took about ten minutes to make. These are perfect for parties, light lunches, or honestly just a snack you want to feel good about eating.
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4 servings
For the bites
- 2 large english cucumbers
For the basil-avocado spread
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
For serving
- fresh basil leaves, for serving (optional)
- extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
- flaky sea salt, for finishing (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the cucumbers into rounds about 1/2 inch thick, discarding the ends. Arrange the rounds in a single layer on a serving platter.
- 2
Scoop the avocado flesh into a food processor. Add the basil, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, turmeric, and ginger. Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides once, about 30–45 seconds.
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